Sustainability is ingrained into our culture and design processes through the hard work and support of our Sustainable Design Specialists. The resilient buildings we create contribute to the business success of our clients and to the health and wellness of their people. We track the projected energy performance and embodied carbon of every project in our design portfolio and have committed to achieving a carbon-neutral design portfolio by 2030. HOK is leading in AIA COTE Top 10 awards for sustainable design excellence, designated TOP Role Model for sustainable design by Design Intelligence, and ENR’s consistently ranks HOK as the No. 1 green building architecture/engineering firm.

We are currently seeking a SUSTAINABLE DESIGN SPECIALIST to join our team in the WASHINGTON DC, ATLANTA OR TAMPA practice. As a Sustainable Design Specialist, you are responsible for providing LEED, BREEAM, WELL, Fitwel and sustainable design coordination, as well as energy and environmental analysis for planning, architecture, and interiors projects.  You will also contribute to marketing pursuits and participate in a broad range of sustainable consulting services. 

2+ years experience and LEED Credential required. Candidates must upload work samples/portfolio or provide a link to an electronic version in order to be considered.

Required Skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support LEED Project Administration, sustainable design optimization, and green building policy compliance.
• Goal setting and benchmarking projects under HOK’s AIA 2030 commitment.
• Consulting with multiple internal design teams on LEED, WELL, Fitwel, BREEAM and sustainable projects.
• Assist designers, clients, engineers and contractors with sustainable design implementation.
• Support consulting on building and non-building projects and collaborating on firm wide sustainable design initiatives.
• Participate in projects that include WELL, Fitwel, LEED, and BREEAM NC.  Projects will also include development of sustainable design and operations guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Preparing materials for sustainable design awards.
• Support sustainable design education program and credential maintenance for the practice.
• Take personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices and operations.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge of sustainability, building science, integrated design and 3rdparty certification processes.
• Presentation and communication skills, including professional writing and basic graphic skills.
• Experience with management of team/resources to undertake multiple projects or facets of various projects.
• Strong organizational skills to manage documentation and information and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in team environment and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Proficiency with Affinity Design, Photo and Publisher.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop, Revit, Sketch-Up, Rhino and/or related software.
• Experience and skills relating to energy and environmental performance preferred but not required:  Conceptual Energy Modeling; Daylight Analysis; Renewable Energy Systems and Lifecycle Analysis (LCA).

Required Experience

• Bachelor degree in architecture, mechanical or environmental engineering, interiors or sustainable design required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience required.
• LEED GA credential required; LEED specialty, WELL or Fitwel credential highly desirable.

HOK is a drug-free workplace.  HOK is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law. 

Candidates for this position are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as an essential job function. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support LEED Project Administration, sustainable design optimization, and green building policy compliance.
• Goal setting and benchmarking projects under HOK’s AIA 2030 commitment.
• Consulting with multiple internal design teams on LEED, WELL, Fitwel, BREEAM and sustainable projects.
• Assist designers, clients, engineers and contractors with sustainable design implementation.
• Support consulting on building and non-building projects and collaborating on firm wide sustainable design initiatives.
• Participate in projects that include WELL, Fitwel, LEED, and BREEAM NC.  Projects will also include development of sustainable design and operations guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Preparing materials for sustainable design awards.
• Support sustainable design education program and credential maintenance for the practice.
• Take personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices and operations.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge of sustainability, building science, integrated design and 3rdparty certification processes.
• Presentation and communication skills, including professional writing and basic graphic skills.
• Experience with management of team/resources to undertake multiple projects or facets of various projects.
• Strong organizational skills to manage documentation and information and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in team environment and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Proficiency with Affinity Design, Photo and Publisher.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop, Revit, Sketch-Up, Rhino and/or related software.
• Experience and skills relating to energy and environmental performance preferred but not required:  Conceptual Energy Modeling; Daylight Analysis; Renewable Energy Systems and Lifecycle Analysis (LCA).